The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1958-2015·Announced 2015-04-22

Josephs White Lavash Bread Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Middle East Bakery is recalling Josephs White Lavash bread because it may contain undeclared soy. Consumers with soy allergies should not eat the product.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product may contain undeclared soy."

Plain-English summary

Middle East Bakery, Inc. is recalling Josephs White Lavash, labeled as Josephs Lavash Roll-Ups Six Square Breads. The product is packaged in a plastic zip top bag and has a net weight of 14 OZ (397 g). The specific UPC for the affected product is 074117000697. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared soy.

The affected product was distributed to markets in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. It was sold at retail stores including Market Basket, Stop & Shop, Shaw’s, Hannaford, and Big Y. The product was picked up by independent drivers who supply markets in their territories. The headquarters representatives for firms that potentially received the product were notified, and downstream retail customers were notified by their corporate offices.

Consumers who have a soy allergy or sensitivity should not consume the recalled product. The product has a 'Sell By' date of February 17, 2015. Individuals with questions about the recall should contact Middle East Bakery, Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Josephs White Lavash, labeled as Josephs Lavash Roll-Ups Six Square Breads NET WT. 14 OZ (397 g), UPC 074117000697. Product is packaged in a plastic zip top bag.
Manufacturer
Middle East Bakery, Inc.
Category
Food — Bakery Products
Hazard

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Sell By: February 17
  • 2015

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Middle East Bakery, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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